It’s interesting… the careers we picked as kids are the same that are being shut down by “tough economic times”. Unfortunately, they are also the jobs we really need. But whatever… who needs science? Who needs space exploration? Who needs public servants like firefighters, medics, police officers, etc…
Who needs them when we can outsource, downsize, or streamline?
Besides good news, our unemployment rate is now only 7%! That means one out of 14ish people are unemployed. Chances are, you know someone who’s out of work right now or someone who has been struggling. Granted, it’s better than the 14% and up we had before, still… the problem with these stats is that they don’t take into account people who have had to go into work outside their field “just to have a job” or just given up on searching. Also, you’d think these stats came from the unemployment office… but alas, it’s just a general random calling campaign asking people. Excellent source of quality stats! Uhg… (meaning, actual figures are probably much higher)
When I was a kid, I wanted to make video games. I went to college for it too, but sadly I’m working at a pizza place now. But that’s less the economy’s fault, and more my fault.
I play video games as research for my reviews… or at least that’s how I rationalize putting in 230+ hours into skyrim. lol!
hmm, now that I think of it, I wonder if that’s tax deductible… >)